Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Belleville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Belleville Daughters of the American Revolution rang bells outside the Belleville Courthouse on Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. to celebrate Constitution Day and listen to speeches while students from Legacy Christian Academy answered questions about the Constitution — the group plans a day of service in October and more projects before year-end. Riverbender
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Fairmount Park celebrates its 100th anniversary with the St. Louis Derby—a $250,000 race for 3-year-olds set to start at 5:30 p.m. in Collinsville while cash giveaways and food trucks add to the festivities, and trainer Ken McPeek said his colt Hypnus in an eight-horse field has shown signs of returning to his winning form. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Bulls & Barrels Rodeo
2-3 a.m. — Tri-Township Park — $15+ — Experience a thrilling rodeo with live music, food trucks, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Belleville Main Street Marathon
7 a.m. — Downtown Belleville — Registration fee required — Experience America's longest Main Street in a Boston Marathon-qualifying race.
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Seinfeld Trivia Night
5-8 p.m. — Shoehorn Brewing — $15/person — Compete in eight rounds of trivia dedicated to the beloved comedy series Seinfeld.
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